Local resident wins free fuel from Cenex

June 10, 2012

Tanks of Thanks program rewards Reinbeck resident for making a difference in the community

ST. PAUL, Minn.- One local resident has received a special thank you for her contributions to the community. Diann Helmers of Reinbeck, Iowa, was selected to receive free fuel from Tanks of Thanks, a new program from Cenex, the CHS energy brand, that rewards people who do good deeds to help make their community just a little bit better.

The Tanks of Thanks program encourages people to nominate friends, family and neighbors for free fuel as a way to say "thank you" for doing good in the community. Each month, 100 Tanks of Thanks nominees from across the country are randomly selected to receive free fuel from the Tanks of Thanks program. Helmers operates a small animal shelter in Reinbeck and was nominated for her caring and selfless efforts to rescue and rehabilitate animals in need. Earlier this month, Helmers was selected to receive a $50 Tanks of Thanks gift card redeemable for free fuel at any Cenex location.

"There are people doing good things in every local community and these acts of kindness do not go unnoticed or unappreciated," explains Kayte Haaland, CHS refined fuels brand marketing manager.

According to Haaland, Tanks of Thanks is a multi-year program, so there is still plenty of time for others to nominate someone they know for free fuel. "Nominating someone for Tanks of Thanks is easy, and anyone can nominate or be nominated for any act of kindness big or small."

To make a nomination, visit TanksofThanks.com and briefly describe why someone deserves a Tank of Thanks.